Norvel

A shortened form of ‘Normanville’, which supports their claim to be of Norman descent. Robert Norvyle witnessed a charter of Sir David de Wemyss in 1373. Johannes Norwald, Lord of Cardonald, near Paisley, witnessed a notarial deed in 1413. William Norwell represented Stirling in Parliament from 1568 to 1586. Nisbet lists Norvel of that Ilk claiming descent from Sir Walran de Normanville, and the arms that this family bear have the simplicity which heralds associate with early nobility. The name is still common in central Scotland.